In the reaction [CoCl2(NH3)4]+ + Cl- → [CoCl3(NH3)3] + NH3. Identify correct statement about the initial complex?

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In the reaction [CoCl₂(NH₃)₄]⁺ + Cl^- $\to$ [CoCl₃(NH₃)₃] + NH₃. Identify correct statement about the initial complex?

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If original isomer is Cis three products are formed

If original isomer is trans only one product is formed

If original isomer is Cis only one product is formed.

If original isomer is Trans, two products are formed

answer is B.

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Case 1 :Original complex is Cis

Cl^- would replace an ammonia Cis to both or trans to one. Two isomers are formed.

Case 2:Original complex is trans

Two chloride ions are trans to each other, all the other positions replaced are equivalent. Only one product is formed.

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